Weather concerns Sydney to Hobart captains, but race record is in sight

The Sydney to Hobart race is set to be a challenging one this year, with wild weather forecasted to potentially cause serious damage to the big-money yachts. Strong to gale-force winds are expected in Bass Strait, with the possibility of thunderstorms and 40 knots of wind, making boat damage highly likely. Despite the potential for breaking the current one day, nine hours, 15 minutes, and 24 seconds record set by Comanche in 2017, the focus for the supermaxis is on safety and getting to Hobart in one piece.

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